How To Get the Dragon Fang in Pokémon Crystal

There is only one Dragon Fang in Crystal, and you’ll get it deep in the Dragon’s Den behind the Blackthorn Gym.

Follow the outer borders of the cave counterclockwise, and you’ll eventually find the Dragon Fang. Pokémon with Surf and Whirlpool are required to reach the item’s location.

Note: The Dragon’s Den is blocked off when you first arrive in Blackthorn City. Defeat Gym Leader Clair at the local Gym to open the way into the cave.

Getting the Dragon Fang

Start by using Surf to cross the lake behind the Pokémon Gym at Blackthorn City. You’ll find the entrance to the Dragon’s Den on the other side.

Once inside, walk to the left wall and use Surf to enter the water.

Head south in a straight line until a whirlpool stops you.

Press A while facing the obstacle to have one of your Pokémon use Whirlpool. This will allow you to cross over and keep going south.

Shortly after, you’ll reach dry land once again. Exit the water and start walking to the right.

Pass the Dragon Shrine and use Surf to enter the water once again. Then, start heading northeast.

Ignore the horizontal strip of dry land below you and keep going northeast until you find a narrow coastline. Exit the water and go north.

You’ll find the Dragon Fang on the ground in the northeastern corner of this hidden area.

Using the Dragon Fang

The Dragon Fang is a held item that increases the Power of Dragon-type moves by 10%.

Paired with Dragoníte’s Dragon-type STAB damage and the Dragon Fang, a powerful move like DragonBreath can be decisive.

Non-Dragon-type Pokémon that can learn DragonBreath, like Aerodactyl, can also greatly benefit. It can be a great way to counter Champion Lance’s Dragon-type team.

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